Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been spotted looking longingly at horses on the Sandringham Estate after he was “banned” from riding last month.
The former Duke of York was reportedly banned from riding on horseback, as it would be a “bad look” amid the ongoing scrutiny regarding his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Before relocating to Sandringham, Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was frequently seen riding around the Windsor estate.
In the photos, Andrew can be seen looking on at the horses with his security guard near Wood Farm yesterday afternoon.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been spotted looking at horses near Wood Farm
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The pictures confirm that the disgraced former royal has yet to move to his permanent home at Marsh Farm, despite moving vans being pictured outside the property.
Since February 2, the former prince has been staying at Wood Farm, the former home of his late father, Prince Philip, while renovation work at Marsh Farm was being completed.
It comes after spending two decades living at Royal Lodge in Windsor, the 30-room home Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was forced to leave following an unceremonious eviction by King Charles.
The King withdrew Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s annual allowance and private security funding in 2024, leaving him responsible for the significant maintenance and security costs of the dilapidated mansion.
It later emerged that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor had paid only a “peppercorn” rent for decades, which raised public and political concerns about the transparency of the deal with the Crown Estate and the use of public funds.
Tradesmen have been spotted driving fence posts into the ground to replace old wire fencing with a robust six-foot wooden barrier.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was seemingly banned from riding horses last month
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Along with the physical barrier, the property has been fitted with CCTV cameras and new security lighting.
Removal vans were spotted at Marsh Farm throughout the week of March 17, delivering furniture, artwork, and personal items.
Three large blue lorries from Gander & White, a company holding a Royal Warrant that specialises in transporting fine art, were seen pulling into the driveway.
Crews are understood to have been working “round the clock” on “finishing touches,” including internal decorating, kitchen installations, and fitting carpets.
Because Marsh Farm is significantly smaller than Royal Lodge, there was no space for round-the-clock security staff.